We drove as far as Keizer, OR, a little over 60 miles north of Coburg, and stayed at the Elks Lodge. This is a nice park, that even has a laundry room and all full hook-ups except two. About 50 spaces. We thought it would be full over the 4th of July holiday, but we were able to pick our spot.
Frank’s nephew, Dan Proulx and his family live here and we called them so we could visit. We did get to see the entire family, each a different times during the weekend. With teenagers and grade school twins, it is a bit difficult to get them all together at one time!
On the 3rd of July we took a drive up to Silver Creek Park and Falls. On the way up (about 30 miles) we passed mountains of Christmas tree farms. I took pictures as it is hard to believe there are that many Christmas trees grown in one area.
We arrived at the park about 11 am. Because it is a holiday, this is a well used park and we did see a lot of people on the trails. The shortest trail is about 2 1/2 miles around and goes by two falls. It rises about 1000 feet in elevation, so if you go down to the creek to see the falls, you have to hike back up the mountain to get to the park and your car. (We did it)
Along the rail you can see these big rocks and the holes in them.
Frank is standing behind the falls. Both of the falls we were able to walk behind and feel the spray. Well worth the hike!
The ferns and forest flowers were so beautiful, I just couldn’t pass up the chance to take pictures. So enjoy them with me.
- Here we are with our hiking sticks. Frank is coming down the path, and I’m taking a short break. It was a great hike and by the time we left the park, the cars were lined up for almost 1/2 a mile waiting to get into the park. We came at just the right time and left before it got too crowded.
On our way back to Keizer we made a short trip through the little town of Silverton. Rachel—we found your place! It even has your name on it.
It was getting late, and time for “cocktail hour” so we didn’t stop, just a short drive-thru.
The next night was the 4th of July. We talked about going down to Salem and watching the fireworks, but instead we just walked outside and could see them from the parking lot. It doesn’t get dark until well after 9 p.m., it gets cold in the evening, and neither one of us likes to drive after dark and fight traffic. So it worked out very well. Besides we are heading north tomorrow to visit friends and relatives in and near Toppenish, WA where Frank grew up.
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